Is the clock ticking on the Sorcerer Mickey Hat icon at the Studios? YES!

[zakattack99]

There was three items on my list that needed to be addressed with the theater, 1) kill the hat, yea I know we still have the stage but I'm hoping if the rumors of a perminate stage are true then this is just a temporary issue. 2) replace the spires 3) bring back the spot lights. so far we have two out of three, any idea if we are going to get all three or will I have to settle?

 

[YodaMan]

Walls have gone up on the right side similar to the ones that were up yesterday on the left

 

[roj2323]

There was three items on my list that needed to be addressed with the theater, 1) kill the hat, yea I know we still have the stage but I'm hoping if the rumors of a perminate stage are true then this is just a temporary issue. 2) replace the spires 3) bring back the spot lights. so far we have two out of three, any idea if we are going to get all three or will I have to settle?

the spot lights can be returned with very little effort. The pads are still in place

Walls have gone up on the right side similar to the ones that were up yesterday on the left

So they took the walls on the left side down?

 

[YodaMan]

So they took the walls on the left side down?

Nope, not yet. Both sides are covered right now.

 

[danlb_2000]

Orlando Parks News is reporting that the stage will be coming down starting 9/7.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/09/temporary-stage-removal-at-disneys.html

 

[DisneyRoy]

I think this thread is going to see some more traffic again until we can determine if that permanent stage that is rumored will in fact be built or not.

 

[marni1971]

I think this thread is going to see some more traffic again until we can determine if that permanent stage that is rumored will in fact be built or not.

Right now it's about finding a time slot for the work.

 

[DisneyGentleman]

The parks hub will be getting more love.

And yes, TCM have some input.

Few words, respectful of insider information, highly accurate!

 

[tirian]

I really do think that this at least in the past had to do with the ownership of the real formerly Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Disney covered it up with the hat not long after they had bought and refurbished the El Capitan across the street from it in real Hollywood (and near where Jimmy Kimmel performs nightly with his ABC show).

Since then ownership of the Chinese has changed again (from Mann Theatres now to TCL).

So, while other factors had to be involved, my suspicion is that at least for some time, they were trying to cover or replace the iconic view but now have had reason to reverse course.

That was an Internet myth that has been debunked several times. The BAH was all about marketing and selling pins, not about the theater's ownership. WDI had been fighting to remove the hat for years, but the hat was finally removed when it got sponsored and when Disney acknowledged the park needs an overhaul.

The TCA sponsorship—and remember, Warner Bros is really paying the bills—is helping things tremendously; yesterday around lunch, every AA and special effect was working. The alien was also completely recessed before lunging out the ceiling.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

The TCA sponsorship—and remember, Warner Bros is really paying the bills—is helping things tremendously; yesterday around lunch, every AA and special effect was working. Even the alien was completely recessed before lunging out the ceiling.

That leads me to three mostly unrelated thoughts:

If at all necessary, this once again demonstrates that every excuse for lack of show quality is just fanboy apologising.

It is infuriating to think that the world's largest entertainment company in the world's largest theme park complex charging outrageously inflated prices straight up refuses to serve functioning entertainment unless an outside factor pays the bill.

From Siemens to Starbucks to TCM, all have higher quality standards than Disney. And they show it in Disney's own house. Pathetic really.

 

[tirian]

That leads me to three mostly unrelated thoughts:

If at all necessary, this once again demonstrates that every excuse for lack of show quality is just fanboy apologising.

It is infuriating to think that the world's largest entertainment company in the world's largest theme park complex charging outrageously inflated prices straight up refuses to serve functioning entertainment unless an outside factor pays the bill.

From Siemens to Starbucks to TCM, all have higher quality standards than Disney. And they show it in Disney's own house. Pathetic really.

Don't get me started on Disney's food service or hotels. They are really scraping the bottom of the barrel when they hire CMs. But what else can you expect when you refuse to pay a decent wage?

 

[MKCP 1985]

To me, this thread is a celebration of the right thing being done. It would be a shame to see it devolve into a gripe-fest of things that aren't being done or not done as well as could be.

I am happy to see the Theater from the park entrance, spires and all. It is encouraging to read that more improvements are coming-

 

[tirian]

To me, this thread is a celebration of the right thing being done. It would be a shame to see it devolve into a gripe-fest of things that aren't being done or not done as well as could be.

I am happy to see the Theater from the park entrance, spires and all. It is encouraging to read that more improvements are coming-

The design for the permanent stage will maintain that view, too. The entrance will be classy again.

 

[jt04]

The design for the permanent stage will maintain that view, too. The entrance will be classy again.

Yes! Not sure how this is possible but I will take your word for it.

 

[marni1971]

Goodbye stage

 

[marni1971]

Yes! Not sure how this is possible but I will take your word for it.

Think Magic Kingdom in execution.

They just need the time to build it. With the big thaw coming they will hopefully be able to schedule around upcoming SW events.

 

[DisneyGentleman]

Think Magic Kingdom in execution.

Theatre forecourt?

 

[networkpro]

I think the Head garden would make a good place for a permanent stage.

 

[DisDan]

Goodbye stage

Pictures?

 

[The Rocketeer]

It appears that all of the frozen stage decor, the screen, and the speakers have been removed. I would assume actual stage disassembly begins tonight.